Namibia Agricultural Union

The Namibia Agricultural Union is a union of farmers in Namibia which represents commercial or non-subsistence farmers.[1] The leader of the NAU since 2012 is Derek Wright [2]who replaced Raimar von Hase. Prior to that Jan de Wet[3] served as president. The NAU is part of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers, a global organization which advocates for farmers.[4]

Paul Smit, a farmer from Otjozondjupa Region, played a prominent role in the Union from 1987-1997, holding the presidency of the Union from 1993-1997. He has since entered politics and, while officially "apolitical", serves as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture in the SWAPO government.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Official web site
  2. ↑ http://www.agrinamibia.com.na/index.php?module=Pages&func=display&pageid=22
  3. ↑ Raimar von Hase at the Namibia Institute for Democracy
  4. ↑ History of the NAU
  5. ↑ Paul Smith at Namibia Institute for Democracy
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